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Minnesota Vikings complete largest comeback in NFL history to clinch NFC North
By Paul Harvey
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The Minnesota Vikings pulled off an unthinkable rally Saturday afternoon. It goes down as the largest in NFL history.
Facing the Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota fell behind 33-0 at halftime. A number of issues plagued the Vikings, including a pick-6 from Kirk Cousins and a number of stalled offensive drives within their own territory.
However, the second half became a completely different story. Cousins rallied the team with 4 touchdowns in the second half, including 3 in the fourth quarter, to tie things up at 36-all in regulation.
The Vikings eventually kicked a game-winning field goal in overtime, clinching the NFC North and sending social media into a frenzy:
THE BIGGEST COMEBACK IN NFL HISTORY IS COMPLETE pic.twitter.com/ppM2UAzGa3
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 17, 2022
THE @VIKINGS WIN. LARGEST COMEBACK IN NFL HISTORY.
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2022
Another Minneapolis miracle: Vikings erased a 33-0 halftime deficit vs. the Colts to finish off the single largest comeback in NFL history. It surpassed the 32-point comeback that former Bills QB and Colts HC Frank Reich led in a 1993 wild-card playoff game vs the Houston Oilers.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 17, 2022
THE VIKINGS COMPLETE THE GREATEST COMEBACK IN NFL HISTORY 🔥 pic.twitter.com/oRm0ms2qDK
— PFF (@PFF) December 17, 2022
DOWN 33-0 AT THE HALF
THE VIKINGS CAP OFF THE BIGGEST COMEBACK IN NFL HISTORY pic.twitter.com/iusQ16Qboj
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) December 17, 2022
FINAL (OT) – Vikings 39, Colts 36
The @Vikings have mounted the largest comeback in NFL history, overcoming a 33-point deficit at halftime to win in overtime.#INDvsMIN | #Skol pic.twitter.com/nBbqV9KD52
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) December 17, 2022
Final: #Vikings 39, Colts 36 (OT).
The biggest comeback in NFL history just happened at U.S. Bank Stadium. It was 33-0 at half. Teams who trailed by 30 were 1-1,548-1 since 1930. The 11-3 Vikings are NFC North champions.
You know I have to ask: How’s everyone feeling?
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) December 17, 2022
That’s game. 39-36. Vikings just completed the largest comeback in NFL history to beat Indianapolis and win the 2022 NFC North title. pic.twitter.com/MBAMivKNlo
— Norman Seawright III 👟 (@SeawrightSays) December 17, 2022
The @Vikings just beat the Colts in overtime 39-36 after trailing by 33 points.
That is the largest comeback win in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/WB5TOCmDj6
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) December 17, 2022
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.